1. Scope of Services
Belle Maison provides real estate–related services in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and the United Arab Emirates, including but not limited to:
Residential and commercial property brokerage (rental and sales)
Property management services
Investment orientation and market guidance
Referral and marketing services
Collaboration with independent freelance partners and introducers
Belle Maison acts solely as an intermediary and facilitator between parties and does not own, sell, purchase, or guarantee any property unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing.
2. Nature of Obligation
All services provided by Belle Maison are performed on a best-effort basis.
Belle Maison is not bound by an obligation of results, including but not limited to:
Successful rental or sale
Transaction completion
Investment performance
Regulatory approvals
Third-party decisions (owners, tenants, developers, banks, authorities)
3. Commissions & Fees
3.1 Real Estate Commissions
Real estate commissions (rental or sale) are earned only upon the effective completion of a transaction, meaning:
A binding agreement is executed by all parties, and
The transaction is materially concluded (handover, payment, or registration, as applicable).
If a transaction is cancelled, fails, or is not completed for any reason beyond Belle Maison’s control, no commission shall be due.
3.2 Property Management Fees
Property management fees are charged according to the agreed scope and duration of services and remain payable for the period during which services are effectively provided.
3.3 Referral & Marketing Fees
Referral or marketing fees may be paid to eligible partners or introducers only when explicitly agreed in writing and only upon successful completion of the underlying transaction.
No referral fee is due in the absence of a completed transaction.
4. Freelance Partners & Introducers
Any individual or entity collaborating with Belle Maison as a freelancer, introducer, or referral partner acts as an independent contractor.
Nothing in this relationship shall be construed as:
Employment
Partnership
Joint venture
Agency or exclusivity arrangement
Freelance partners are responsible for their own legal, tax, and regulatory obligations in their respective jurisdictions.
5. Payments & Invoicing
Invoices issued by Belle Maison are payable within the timeframe specified on the invoice or agreement.
Belle Maison does not apply interest or late-payment penalties.
In the event of delayed or non-payment:
Belle Maison reserves the right to suspend ongoing services until payment is received.
Reasonable administrative or recovery costs directly related to the collection process may be charged, where applicable and permitted by law.
Continued non-payment may result in termination of services.
6. Taxes & Withholding
Any applicable taxes, withholding, or governmental charges imposed by the Client’s country or jurisdiction remain the sole responsibility of the Client.
Amounts invoiced by Belle Maison are due in full and are not reduced by foreign withholding obligations.
7. Liability Limitation
Belle Maison shall not be held liable for:
Decisions taken by third parties
Legal, financial, or investment outcomes
Losses arising from reliance on market information or guidance
Acts or omissions of property owners, tenants, developers, banks, or authorities
Belle Maison shall not be required to intervene as a third party in disputes between Clients and other stakeholders.
8. Claims & Complaints
Any claim related to services provided must be notified in writing within eight (8) days of the relevant event or service delivery. Claims submitted after this period may not be considered.
9. Confidentiality
All information exchanged during the course of business is treated as confidential and used solely for the purpose of providing the agreed services, unless disclosure is required by law.
10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms and all contractual relationships with Belle Maison are governed exclusively by the laws of the United Arab Emirates, with jurisdiction in the competent courts of the UAE.
11. Amendments
Belle Maison reserves the right to update or amend these Terms at any time. The latest version published on the website shall prevail.